The Essentials on Kangaskhan
- Type
- Normal
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting Table
- Resistances
- immune: Ghost
- Evolution
- Kangaskhan does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Mega Kangaskhan (Kangaskhanite) Details
- Stats
- Total 490 · top stat: HP (105) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 223 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 19 and 20 Wild Zones
- Pokémon Champions: playable, with Mega Kangaskhan
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, regional exclusive
- Other Names
- Kangourex in French · ガルーラ, Garura in Japanese · Kangama in German All Languages
Overview
Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 115 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Parent Pokémon. Height: 2.2 m, weight: 80 kg.
Abilities: Early Bird and Scrappy. Hidden Ability: Inner Focus. Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Kangaskhan takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#115
National Pokédex
Category
Parent Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
105
255
Attack
95
255
Defense
80
255
Special Attack
40
255
Special Defense
80
255
Speed
90
255
Total
490
Min HP (Lv. 100)
320
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
414
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Normal). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Fighting
×2
Normal (×1) — 16 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ghost
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon awakens from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon.
Ability 2
The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves. It is also unaffected by Intimidate.
The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.
Kangaskhan Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Kangaskhan Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Normal
Mega Kangaskhan
Normal
Mega Evolution
Item: Kangaskhanite
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Kangaskhan Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Pound
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Comet Punch
Normal
Phys.
85%
18
15
4
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
8
Fake Out
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
10
12
Bite
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
16
Stomp
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
20
20
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
22
Rage
Normal
Phys.
100%
20
20
24
Headbutt
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
15
25
Mega Punch
Normal
Phys.
85%
80
20
28
Sucker Punch
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
5
31
Chip Away
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
32
Double Hit
Normal
Phys.
90%
35
10
34
Dizzy Punch
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
10
36
Crunch
Dark
Phys.
100%
80
15
40
Endure
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
44
Reversal
Fighting
Phys.
100%
—
15
48
Outrage
Dragon
Phys.
100%
120
10
52
Last Resort
Normal
Phys.
100%
140
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster
Gender
♂ 0.0 / ♀ 100.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
HP
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Kangaskhan
Available in 23 games, 51 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Black
White
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Generation I
Blue 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Red 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Yellow 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 33 5%
Generation II
Crystal 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 15 4%
Morning
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 15 1%
Morning
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 15 4%
Day
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 15 1%
Day
Gold 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Silver 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Generation III
FireRed 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
LeafGreen 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle
Lv. 36 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
SoulSilver 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Generation V
Black 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 15
Lv. 59 10%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 15
Lv. 49 10%
White 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 15
Lv. 59 10%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 15
Lv. 49 10%
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Glittering Cave
Lv. 17 5%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Glittering Cave
Lv. 17 5%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 1%
Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 1%
Ultra Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 1%
Ultra Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 1%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO
- 2,586Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,477Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.”
Blue
“The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.”
Yellow
“Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected.”
Gold
“If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.”
Silver
“To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.”
Crystal
“To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up.”
Ruby
“If you come across a young KANGASKHAN playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby POKéMON’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.”
Sapphire
“If you come across a young KANGASKHAN playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby POKéMON’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.”
Emerald
“If you come across a young KANGASKHAN playing by itself, never try to catch it. The baby’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged.”
FireRed
“The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using COMET PUNCH.”
LeafGreen
“The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is three years old.”
Diamond
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
Pearl
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
Platinum
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
HeartGold
“If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.”
SoulSilver
“To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.”
Black
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
White
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
Black 2
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
White 2
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
X
“It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.”
Y
“If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.”
Omega Ruby
“If you come across a young Kangaskhan playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby Pokémon’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.”
Alpha Sapphire
“If you come across a young Kangaskhan playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby Pokémon’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.”
Sun
“Kangaskhan’s maternal love is so deep that it will brave death to protect its offspring.”
Moon
“The child in its pouch leaves home after roughly three years. That is the only time the mother is heard to cry wildly.”
Ultra Sun
“Kangaskhan protects its child by keeping it in its pouch. It has zero forgiveness for those who harm its child and will beat them down.”
Ultra Moon
“You shouldn’t get close to the child when it’s playing outside its mother’s pouch. Its mother is always nearby watching over it.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected.”
Sword
“Although it’s carrying its baby in a pouch on its belly, Kangaskhan is swift on its feet. It intimidates its opponents with quick jabs.”
Shield
“There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Kangourex
🇬🇧 English
Kangaskhan
🇯🇵 漢字
ガルーラ
🇯🇵 Kana
ガルーラ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Garura
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Kangama
🇪🇸 Español
Kangaskhan
🇮🇹 Italiano
Kangaskhan
🇰🇷 한국어
캥카
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
袋兽
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
袋獸
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Maternel
🇬🇧 EN
Parent Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
おやこポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Muttertier-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Kangaskhan
What type is Kangaskhan?
Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon.
What are Kangaskhan's weaknesses?
Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Kangaskhan takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
What is Kangaskhan's Hidden Ability?
Kangaskhan's Hidden Ability is Inner Focus. Its regular Abilities are Early Bird and Scrappy.
Where to find Kangaskhan in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Kangaskhan appears in the wild in Wild Zones 19 (Lv. 50-51) and 20. Lumiose Pokédex number: 223. All Wild Zones
How to Mega Evolve Kangaskhan?
Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve in battle if it holds the matching Mega Stone. For Mega Kangaskhan, the required Mega Stone is Kangaskhanite. In Pokémon Champions: in the shop for 2,000 VP.
Is Kangaskhan available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Kangaskhan is playable in Pokémon Champions, as is Mega Kangaskhan.
Can you get a Shiny Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Kangaskhan is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
